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As parents, we always want what’s best for our children. We want them to be emotionally intelligent and hope to instil in them a sense of empathy and compassion so that they can grow up to be caring, considerate adults…. Continue Reading >

If your child tells you they want to be a musician, you encourage them to learn an instrument. If they tell you they want to be the next Ash Barty, you sign them up for tennis lessons. Perhaps they come… Continue Reading >

As a parent you have untapped power to positively influence your child’s thinking in a variety of ways. You may have heard of the Pygmalion effect. Research shows that human beings respond to what others expect from them. Parents’ expectations… Continue Reading >

Violence against women is preventable because we know that the cycle of violence starts with disrespect. Violence stems from sexist attitudes and disrespect of women and girls such as: that women and girls aren’t as good as men and boys, don’t deserve… Continue Reading >

Empathy is the ability to share and understand the feelings of another.  It involves placing yourself in someone else’s shoes. From this vital trait stems 3 additional critical elements. Emotional Regulation Those who are empathic are not only well acquainted… Continue Reading >

When I was ten, we moved from Brisbane, Australia, to live in Oregon, USA, for a year. This meant going to a new school in a new city and making new friends. Due to the differences in school years, I… Continue Reading >

It was 4:30 in the afternoon, and I’d taken Mitchell shopping after school. Both he and I were tired, but I knew I needed to pick something up from the store before they closed at 5. I was in a… Continue Reading >

Here are eight vital skills your child can develop in an early learning and care setting. Confidence Children build confidence when they are able to master new skills in a supportive environment at their own pace. In early learning and… Continue Reading >

“Just starve them”, said the Facebook post. “Stop feeding your kid rubbish”, said the pre-school mum. “Just hide vegetables, said your girlfriend!” “Your child’s lunch box is unhealthy”, said the teacher. “He should be bigger”, says your mother.   If… Continue Reading >

What is Empathy? “Having empathy means our heart goes out to another person in joy or pain,” says Dr. Judith Orloff. “But for empaths, it goes much further. We actually feel others’ emotions, energy, and physical symptoms in our own… Continue Reading >